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NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.14 final 2 picks:

Ottawa Senators @ Pittsburgh Penguins: Over 5.5 -105 (1.95) The Greek

Philadelphia Flyers @ New Jersey Devils: New Jersey Devils PL -1.5 +180 (2.90) BetPhoenix, +180 (2.90) Bookmaker

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NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.14 final 2 picks:

Ottawa Senators @ Pittsburgh Penguins

This game will mark the kickoff for the Playoffs 2010. The final stage to win the Stanley Cup will begin. The current champions, the Penguins, will host Ottawa Senators. This is the matchup between the 4º and 5º seed, so, theoretically, it´s the most balanced game. It sounds odd, putting the Senators in the same plate of the Penguins, but after the end of this last regular season, isn´t hard to believe in it. They have only 3 wins, in 82 games, between them. But there is no doubt that the Penguins seems made to the postseason, and it´s hard to believe that the current champions could trail so soon.

How can the Senators turn things good for their side? Only with a big entrance in the series. They haven´t the home advantage, they will face the current champions with lot´s of players that loves to play playoffs games and can solve the game alone. It´s true that the Penguins showed some problems during the season, the biggest in the defense. So, Senators will have to take advantage of that weak point, and try to score as soon as they can, throwing the penguins to the offensive even more and try to score always more than the Penguins. We have to face it, it´s very likely that the Penguins will score some goals. Both teams ended the regular season with almost 3 goals allowed per game.

Both teams are already anxious to start playing. Penguins wants to recover from a bad regular season. Ottawa wants to show that had built a good team this year and have the experience to pass a though test. Both teams are better on the offense, and there is no doubt that this is a good game to open the playoffs, as we will probably see a good show, with a high pace and lots of goals.

Pick: Over 5.5 -105 (1.95) The Greek



Philadelphia Flyers @ New Jersey Devils

For this matchup, we have a different situation from the regular season. In the regular season, Flyers won 5 games and lost only one to the Devils. Both teams passed different phases during the season. Flyers started hot, but trailed during a while, jeopardy the playoffs. Devils where constant during the season, showing that this year were a true contenders to the Stanley Cup. They acquired Kovalchuk, to increase their hopes, thinking that the team potential could increase instantly, but since Kovalchuk arrived, the team passed their worst moment in the season. They passed many games trying to get the needed chemistry between their best players. But now, everything is different.

Philadelphia swapped the playoff place to the Rangers after some difficulties during the new year eve. They have Ray Emery out for the season and Leighton indefinitely. So, their only goaltenders with a positive record are out. Their defense is their weakest point, as they can be good on the offense. This team can score easily, as they base their game in the offense. But despite they have Pronger, Richards along others, this team are not so well prepared to play this match. I think that they can easily give a surprise, after all, this is a derby where everything can happen. But even so, I think that is much probable that the Devils will win a game in Philadelphia.

The Devils will enter the playoffs, and have to show that the final stage of the regular season was only the team oiling. They are seeking Stanley Cup for several years, and the truth is that their believes are high. They got one of the best rosters in the NHL and already showed this season that they can be really strong. They can have a good defense, and will have Brodeur in the nets, a goaltender that can make the difference specially in this games. Their offense is really good, and can be even better than they already showed. Their confidence is big, and they know that they need to start well the series. And as we know, game one can make the difference for the development of the series. So, the Devils have to control it, and Flyers will have to go after the prejudice. In case the Devils are leading only by one goal, the good offense they have will be able to score when the Flyers will make their last effort with empty nets.

Pick: New Jersey Devils PL -1.5 +180 (2.90) BetPhoenix, +180 (2.90) Bookmaker

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NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.15 final 2 picks:

Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals

Few months ago, it was easiest to think that the Capitals could get the Stanley Cup than the Canadiens get a spot in the playoffs. However, the playoff spot is already granted for the Canadiens, and the Capitals still have a long road to win the Cup. This will be their first game in that final path, and despite some losses lately, they can bring up their potential.

The Capitals were the best team in the regular season, and will enter the playoffs will all they got. The team have several Russians, including the all star Ovechkin, that want's to win the Stanley Cup in order to forget the loss in the Olympic Games. Players like Ovechkin need titles, and after the Stanley Cup ran away from them last year. Their offensive and powerplays are just amazing, and they can kill any team.

Montreal arrives to the playoffs as the biggest dog. They passed some bad moments this season, struggled a lot. They allow more goals than score, and that's always a problem. This team can have a big improvement in their moral, as they achieved the playoffs, however, the regular season was a long season for them, with lot's of questions and bad games.

Despite the Canadiens can bring all up today, it will never be enough to hold the Capitals. The Capitals will enter the series without making any mistakes, playing at their best, and will try to dispatch the Canadiens as soon as possible, in 4 games if possible.

Pick: Washington Capitals PL -1.5 +115 (2.15) Bookmaker


Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres: Boston Bruins ML +145 (2.45) Bookmaker

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NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.16 only pick:

Ottawa Senators @ Pittsburgh Penguins

After a surprise, with the current NHL champions being defeated at home in the first playoff game this season, it's time to think in another approach, or the train could pass and they lost their chance to revalidate the title in an early stage.

If we analyze the first game, despite the fact that we won our over, the game had few shots, much less than both teams usually do. It's true that the fact that the Senators built a early advantage could compromise the pace, but in 9 goals, 4 were in PP situation. The Penguins had the pressing to chase the result, but only had 21 shots. The Senators were able to score 5 goals with 26 shots, and we can see that the first game had a big accuracy from both teams.

Today, the game as the be more prudent from the Penguins. They can't take the risk to lose another game at home, in order to keep true aspirations to pass this series. They can and have to defend better, control the game all the way, and be prudent. We can also expect a the Senators to be expectance, they are aware to probably will not get another good entrance in the game, but will try to old the Penguins as much as they can, to try their chances when the Penguins gets in desperation and start giving more spaces in their defense. So, a very prudent and tactical game is expected, with less accuracy than they had last game.

Pick: Under 5.5 +100 (2.00) Bookmaker

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NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.17 first pick:

Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres: Boston Bruins ML +140 (2.40) BetPhoenix, +135 (2.35) Bookmaker

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NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.18 first pick:

Phoenix Coyotes @ Detroit Red Wings: Detroit Red Wings PL -1.5 +165 (2.65) Bookmaker, Bet Jamaica

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NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.18 last 5 picks:

New Jersey Devils @ Philadelphia Flyers: Philadelphia Flyers ML -105 (1.95) BetPhoenix, -110 (1.91) Bookmaker

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ottawa Senators: Ottawa Senators ML +115 (2.15) BetPhoenix, +110 (2.10) Bookmaker

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ottawa Senators: Over 5.5 +106 (2.06) BetPhoenix, +100 (2.00) The Greek, 5Dimes

Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks: Under 5 +125 (2.25) 2BetDSI (Diamond DSI), JazzSports, +120 (2.20) Bookmaker

San Jose Sharks @ Colorado Avalanche: Under 5.5 -110 (1.91) BetPhoenix, -115 (1.87) Bookmaker

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NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.14 results recap:

Ottawa Senators @ Pittsburgh Penguins: Over 5.5 -105 (1.95) The Greek (4-5: WIN)
Philadelphia Flyers @ New Jersey Devils: New Jersey Devils PL -1.5 +190 (2.90) BetPhoenix (1-2: LOSS)

NHL 2010.04.14 finished 1-1 and -0.05 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 167-218-4, -5.54 units won (385 units risked)

NHL since 2009.11.23: 135-156-4, +13.06 units won (291 units risked)



NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.15 results recap:

Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals: Washington Capitals PL -1.5 +115 (2.15) Bookmaker (2-3 OT: LOSS)
Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres: Boston Bruins ML +145 (2.45) Bookmaker (2-1: LOSS)

NHL 2010.04.15 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 167-220-4, -7.54 units won (387 units risked)

NHL since 2009.11.23: 135-158-4, +11.06 units won (293 units risked)



NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.16 results recap:

Ottawa Senators @ Pittsburgh Penguins: Under 5.5 +100 (2.00) Bookmaker (2-1: WIN)

NHL 2010.04.16 finished 1-0 and +1 unit won/1 unit risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 168-220-4, -6.54 units won (388 units risked)

NHL since 2009.11.23: 136-158-4, +12.06 units won (294 units risked)



NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.17 results recap:

Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres: Boston Bruins ML +140 (2.40) BetPhoenix (3-5: WIN)

NHL 2010.04.17 finished 1-0 and +1.4 units won/1 unit risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 169-220-4, -5.14 units won (389 units risked)

NHL since 2009.11.23: 137-158-4, +13.46 units won (295 units risked)



NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.18 results recap:

Phoenix Coyotes @ Detroit Red Wings: Detroit Red Wings PL -1.5 +165 (2.65) Bookmaker (2-4: LOSS)
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ottawa Senators: Ottawa Senators ML +115 (2.15) BetPhoenix (2-4: LOSS)
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ottawa Senators: Over 5.5 +106 (2.06) BetPhoenix (2-4: WIN)

New Jersey Devils @ Philadelphia Flyers: Philadelphia Flyers ML -105 (1.95) BetPhoenix (3-2 OT: WIN)
Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks: Under 5 +125 (2.25) 2BetDSI (Diamond DSI) (2-0: WIN)
San Jose Sharks @ Colorado Avalanche: Under 5.5 -110 (1.91) BetPhoenix (1-0 OT: WIN)

NHL 2010.04.18 finished 4-2 and +2.17 units won/1 unit risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 173-222-4, -2.97 units won (395 units risked)

NHL since 2009.11.23: 141-160-4, +15.63 units won (301 units risked)

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NHL PLAYOFFS (7-5, +2,52u) 2010.04.19 final 3 picks:

Buffalo Sabres @ Boston Bruins: Boston Bruins PL -1.5 +245 (3.45) Bookmaker

Washington Capitals @ Montreal Canadiens: Over 6 -108 (1.93) BetPhoenix, -110 (1.91) 5Dimes

Vancouver Canucks @ Los Angeles Kings: Los Angeles Kings ML +100 (2.00) Bookmaker

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NHL PLAYOFFS 2010.04.19 results recap:

Buffalo Sabres @ Boston Bruins: Boston Bruins PL -1.5 +245 (3.45) Bookmaker (2-1: LOSS)
Washington Capitals @ Montreal Canadiens: Over 6 -108 (1.93) BetPhoenix (1-5: PUSH/VOID)
Vancouver Canucks @ Los Angeles Kings: Los Angeles Kings ML +100 (2.00) Bookmaker (5-3: WIN)

NHL 2010.04.19 finished 1-1-1 and ZERO units won/2 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 174-223-5, -2.97 units won (397 units risked)

NHL since 2009.11.23: 142-161-4, +15.63 units won (303 units risked)



NHL PLAYOFFS (8-6-1, +2,52u) 2010.04.20 final 4 picks:

Phoenix Coyotes @ Detroit Red Wings: Under 5 +120 (2.20) JazzSports, +115 (2.15) Bookmaker

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ottawa Senators: Pittsburgh Penguins 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Bookmaker

New Jersey Devils @ Philadelphia Flyers: Over 5 -105 (1.95) 5Dimes

Chicago Blackhawks @ Nashville Predators: Chicago Blackhawks -0.5 +122 (2.22) 5Dimes, Chicago 3Way (1X2) +110 (2.10) Bookmaker, Goalwin

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