Welcome to Dave B’s inaugural NHL Power Rankings list. Each Sunday, I will review each team’s previous week’s performance, analyze their upcoming schedules, and rank the teams accordingly.
If you agree or disagree, I encourage you to leave a comment.
With the 2009-10 National Hockey League season opening Thursday, NHL Hockey Betting fans have just a few days to place future bets on the Stanley Cup, Conference and Division winners at betED.com.
Most hockey bettors won’t be shocked to see the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings topping the list of Stanley Cup favorites.
The Penguins, who in June beat the Red Wings to win their first Stanley Cup since 1992, are at +550 odds, as are the Red Wings.
Just when the NHL betting playoff picture looks like it’s taking shape, crazy things start happening. The Flames win the trade deadline and are suddenly rubbing shoulders with the elite. The Habs and Rangers show a bit of fight. Most of all, the Penguins – written off by many online betting fans as recently as two weeks ago – are the hottest team in the league.
You know what they say, NHL betting fans: you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. So you can’t teach Martin Brodeur to, uh, not…stop…pucks. OK, it’s a bad analogy. But it’s Monday, so gimme a break.
We’ve officially reached the NHL’s dog days of winter, though next week’s trade deadline will inject life back into the league. This time of year is dangerous for NHL betting fans, as even the best teams can lag (read: New York Islanders 4, New Jersey Devils 0).
Last week, the Sharks reasserted themselves, the Wings stood pat and the Devils went backward.
Well, hockey betting fans, the NHL trade deadline rapidly approaches, and that means the season is more than two thirds complete. Now is the time for teams to jockey for playoff positions and, consequently, spots on the NHL betting power rankings. Just as Pittsburgh did against UConn in a major March Madness rankings matchup, the Devils made a huge statement against the Sharks on the weekend.
New Jersey Devils’ backers are rolling in cash as the team continues to cruise to the top of the Eastern Conference.
The Devils are the hottest team in the league with nine wins in their last 10 games as they prepare to host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. During the streak, bettors have reeled-in big profits with their team winning four of those games as an underdog.
Online sports wagering enthusiasts and hockey betting sharps are primed for the start of the NHL season, as there is tremendous NHL betting value to take advantage of as early as this weekend.
One typical betting trend when it comes to early season NHL games is high scoring. Generally, it takes goaltenders a few weeks or so to get into a rhythm once again, and coaches like to alternate between their starter and backup to begin the season, so as to give both ‘keepers a look.
Every year I watch people lose out on hockey and it drives me nuts. Typically I tell all of my customers to “only bet on what you know”. But if you’re a sports bettor, then why aren’t you taking advantage of our lazy NHL lines?
