The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs typically offers the least intrigue, but things are about to pick up on the ice as the final four playoff teams battle for a spot in the Stanley Cup Final. The four remaining teams represent the last four Stanley Cup champions, so we know each side possesses a winning pedigree.
1. The Puckline Still Sucks
The favorites have been getting demolished by the spread in hockey, also known as the puckline. In 305 games this season, the favorites have only covered 99 times, which leads us to 206 spread losses on the season. That means that if you’re going to bet on the puckline, road dogs are your best bet percentage wise. On the road, the underdogs have brought home the profit 64.44% of the time (154-85 ATS).
