Monday, April 9, 2012

NHL Playoff Round 1 Predictions

Haven't had a chance to follow-up on the last Pythagorean post yet, but will do so when I get a chance. Here are my playoff predictions though!

West
Los Angeles Kings 4 vs Vancouver Canucks 3 (Canucks can very well take this, but I'm giving Kings the defensive advantage here)

San Jose Sharks 4 vs St. Louis Blues 2 (Actually 4-3 is my prediction, but I think Sharks will need to win it in 6. Blues will be tough to beat in Game 7.)

Chicago Blackhawks 2 vs Phoenix Coyotes 4 (Phoenix with better goaltending and they are on a hot streak)

Detroit Red Wings 4 vs Nashville Predators 2 (meh. I have nothing to say about this matchup.)

East
Ottawa Senators 4 vs New York Rangers 3 (Toss-up IMO, but Ottawa has good value in this matchup.)

Washington Capitals 0 vs Boston Bruins 4 (This can get ugly quickly)

New Jersey Devils 4 vs Florida Panthers 3 (Devils are hot right now)

Philadelphia Flyers 3 vs Pittsburgh Penguins 4 (Penguins Stanley Cup Finals)


There is definitely great value on the dogs in the West. If I were to place some series futures... I would play the following:

Los Angeles Kings Series +165
Detroit Red Wings Series +100
Ottawa Senators Series +190
San Jose Sharks +125
Phoenix Coyotes +110
Pittsburgh Penguins to win 4-3 +350
Pittsburgh Penguins to win 4-2 +400
Boston Bruins to win series 4-0 +800
Boston Bruins to win series 4-1 +330

Of course, we'll have to monitor to see how the series actually goes so we can hedge if things don't go our way, or add more if opportunities arise.



6 comments:

  1. if none of these hit....im gonna be so done

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  2. Probably gonna win it all

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    1. Penguins playing sloppy. How do you give up those leads so easily.

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  3. There goes the Bruins prediction!

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  4. Congrats Flyers. Penguins couldn't get over the hump.

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