It’s the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and we are going to get in on the action from game one. Tomorrow the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Columbus Blue Jackets.
This is an easy game to pick, the Lightning are likely going to run away with the series, unlike our NBA pick earlier today. I felt we had a lock with the Cavs, but they failed to show up for their final game. We’ll look to bounce back with our pick today.
Even though the Lightning are the clear favorites, the points make it interesting.
It’s All About the Points
When we dive into the data, there’s only one way to bet on this game, and that’s taking the Lightning to win by more than 1.5 points.
With the regular season under wraps, the clear favorite to win the Stanley Cup in 2019 is Tampa Bay. They had a phenomenal year. They matched the single season record for wins in a year with the 95-96 Detroit Red Wings.
Meanwhile the Blue Jackets barely snuck into the playoffs, snagging the final Wild Card slot to face the top-ranked Lightning. Their momentum won’t phase the Lightning. The Blue Jackets have yet to win a playoff series in their franchise history, and it is highly unlikely this year. They will be lucky to win one game of the series.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have played the Columbus Blue Jackets three times this year, winning by a margin of at least four points in every game, and winning by as much as six points in one.
I’m taking the Lightning to win again, by more than 1.5 points. At FanDuel it pays out +120, or 120%. For every $100 bet, you stand to profit $120 if you win.
This is our first game for the NHL playoffs and it comes as the NBA is set to kick off its first round of playoffs right after they wrap up the regular season today. This makes for exciting times in sports betting, going from March Madness to two major league playoff series. We’ll keep you posted with the latest on sports betting action.
To profitable bets,
Ryan
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