Buckle up, sports enthusiasts, because the Senators put on one heck of a show during Hockey Day in Canada, only to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in overtime against the Jets. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs unloaded a torrential 46-21 shot count on the Canucks but, spoiler alert, still couldn’t seal the deal in the third. Oh, and don’t get me started on the Penguins; cruising with a 2-0 lead only to fumble it in Sin City. Must’ve been too much buffet or something.
Now, if you’ve ever dabbled in the risky dance of betting, you know the drill: sometimes you follow the plan and still belly-flop. But hey, Monday’s got six games, and we’re shaking off the dust to go another round.
Here’s a nugget of advice: if you’re keen on betting, make sure you’re snagging a deal on the moneyline. Let’s break it down, because percentages can be pesky, and prices are pivotal:
– We’ve got the Jets facing off against the Bruins and let’s just say if you’re backing Winnipeg, +145 is your lucky number, and for Boston, it’s -118.
– The Golden Knights versus Devils? Vegas fans should aim for +146, while Devils devotees look for -119.
– Panthers pouncing on the Predators? Florida should be going for about +101, and Nashville is more appealing at +121.
– Penguins pecking at Coyotes? Pittsburgh gets a nod at -112, but Arizona howls in at a tempting +138.
– Blackhawks battling Canucks? Chicago is the long shot at +373; Vancouver is the juggernaut at -283.
– Sharks swim up to the Kings? San Jose is potentially juicy at +282, and Los Angeles is at a regal -221.
Onto the best bets for Jan. 22! The Golden Knights are skating into New Jersey to face the Devils, and even though our fancy cheat sheet says there’s no sweet spot to bet, take it from me – the numbers on this one are as dicey as a backstage poker game.
Vegas is short a whole crew of stars – poor Theodore, Eichel, Karlsson, and Carrier stuck on the sidelines – and Thompson’s in goal with not even a half-decent backup. The Devils, in their own hot mess, are missing Hamilton, Hughes, and Palat. So, we’re basically flying blind here. The Golden Knights are road tripping for the second time in eleven games, and I’m telling you, backup players are about as reliable on the road as a paper umbrella. Vegas might be getting too much hype.
Our pick? Roll the dice with the Devils at -125.
As for the Sharks facing the Kings, we’re showing some love to the underdogs. Sure, the Kings just scraped by the Rangers, but let’s be real – that performance was as shaky as a three-legged table. Two high-danger chances and one measly power play? That’s no way to live. With a home record that’s more ‘meh’ than ‘yeah,’ the -380 for the Kings hits the pocket harder than a heavy night out.
So, with San Jose at +300, you might want to throw some coin their way, considering they just snatched a win from the Ducks.
Let’s wrap it up: roll the dice with the Sharks at +300. It’s high risk, potentially high reward, and we’re all about the thrills, aren’t we?
Matt Russell is our lead betting wizard, so if there’s a bad beat lurking, he’ll sniff it out. You can cyber-stalk his insights on Twitter @mrussauthentic.
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