Showing posts with label New Jersey Devils. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Jersey Devils. Show all posts

Saturday, June 2, 2012

NHL Stanley Cup Overview – Can the Kings Stay On Track?


Sport betting enthusiasts all over the world have been keeping a close eye on the march to the Stanley Cup Finals and the Los Angeles Kings have impressed a lot of people. The Kings could be the first-ever eighth seed to win the Stanley Cup, so long as Los Angeles can keep on putting out efforts like the one it gave in game one of the Cup Finals. The Belmont Stakes betting is huge because it is for the Triple Crown. But the story of the Los Angeles Kings is also catching fire all over the world.

Can the Kings see this through to a successful conclusion? Neither the Kings nor the New Jersey Devils were expected to be in the Stanley Cup Finals this year. The Devils are opportunistic and took advantage of every mistake their opponents made. But New Jersey has a lot of holes in its armor that make it susceptible to being defeated. The Kings proved that in game one. Now the betting sites are curious to see if the Kings can maintain this pace and bring Lord Stanley’s trophy back to Tinseltown.


Offense

The Kings had been dormant on offense all season long. When the playoffs started, it looked like the sleeping Los Angeles offense would never wake up. It seemed like winning the opening round of the playoffs kick-started the Los Angeles offense and it has been hitting on all cylinders ever since.

The Los Angeles offense is aggressive, strong and smart. It is led by captain Dustin Brown who has put his body in harm’s way more than once in this series just to make sure that the Kings advanced to the next round. With Jeff Carter, Anze Kopitar and Mike Richards finally putting the puck into the net, the Kings now have an offensive system that should be strong enough to challenge the New Jersey defense.

Defense

When a team has a goaltender such as Jonathan Quick behind it, the tendency is to bring the defense on the offensive attack and let Quick fend for himself. That worked in game one, but the legal online sports betting sites know that it is not a system that can be used for the entire series.

The Kings need to get a little better at defensive positioning and making sure that the Devils have a difficult time entering the Los Angeles zone. The Devils have not been nearly as prolific at scoring goals in these playoffs as the Kings have, but that does not mean that the Kings should let its guard down. Los Angeles needs to tighten up on defense and make sure that the defensive zone is covered at all times. Remember that the Devils are opportunistic on offense. If the Kings start to leave openings in the defensive zone, then the Devils will exploit them.

Overview
The Kings have the upper hand by winning game one of the Stanley Cup Finals. But the Kings need to stay aggressive and play smart hockey if it wants to walk away with the championship. Los Angeles does have what it takes to be the first number eight seed to win the Cup. It just needs to make sure it does not get complacent as the series goes on.


NHL Stanley Cup Overview – Can the Kings Stay On Track?

Monday, February 27, 2012

NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers

The division rival New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 168-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

New Jersey was a 4-3 loser in its last match at home against the Lightning. They lost as -255 favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.

Last time out for New York, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -190 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

New York: Team record: 39-15-6 SU, ATS

NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home NY Rangers are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing New Jersey

When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing Buffalo are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

New Jersey: Team record: 35-22-4 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Rangers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Buffalo are 2-8 After playing Tampa Bay are 8-2 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: New Jersey at Boston, Thursday, March 1 NY Rangers at Carolina, Thursday, March 1

NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

NHL Preview: New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils

The New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils will meet on the ice at Prudential Center on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

New York won its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Jets on January 24. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -255 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

New Jersey lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Sabres on January 24. Bettors who backed the Sabres at +140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

New Jersey: Team record: 26-19-3 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Rangers is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Buffalo are 3-7 After playing Buffalo are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4

New York: Team record: 31-12-4 SU, ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey NY Rangers are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games NY Rangers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing New Jersey

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Winnipeg are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Next up: NY Rangers at Buffalo, Wednesday, February 1 New Jersey home to Montreal, Thursday, February 2

NHL Preview: New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins meet at Consol Energy Centre.

Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

In their last action, New Jersey was a 3-1 loser at home against the Canadiens. Bettors on Montreal at +113 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Panthers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -145 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Pittsburgh: Team record: 46-25-8 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing New Jersey The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games at home is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Ottawa are 8-2 After playing Florida are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

New Jersey: Team record: 36-37-5 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Buffalo are 5-5 After playing Montreal are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: New Jersey home to Toronto, Wednesday, April 6 Pittsburgh at NY Islanders, Friday, April 8

NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins