Written by Graeme on Sunday, January 26th, 2025
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A 1-2 last night.
The win was with the big underdog play. The Jackets were 2.52 odds and were able to get the win against the kings. Things got just a TAD tight at tne end there with the Kings tieing it up late, but the Jackets were able to overcome them in OT.
Props to them. I am really digging this Jackets team. Looking forward to picking up a jersey when I head down to see them next month.
Lost with Oilers -1.5. Seemed like one of those games where the Oilers just took their foot off the gas. Skinner saved them in that game.
And Caps ended up being the trap play. Thought the Caps might tie it up in the 3rd, alas they weren’t able to.
5 games today.
Rangers vs Avalanche
Avs on the back to back after the Bruins loss. These two played recently with the Avs coming out winners. Rangers coming in off some good wins and a hell of a point streak.
Their offense is hot which is nice. Worse Corsi & Fenwick, but scoring and creating a lot more, and conceding a lot less.
Avs always have that capability, but this is one the Rangers should be winning.
Rangers incl OT/SO
Ontario: 1.87 Odds at Sports Interaction
Canada: 1.87 Odds at Sports Interaction
USA: -115 Odds at BetOnline.
Everyone Else: 1.83 Odds at Bet365 (Americans: We recommend http://www.bovada.lv
(Odds correct as of 2025/01/26 8:11:01 AM EST but are subject to change.)
Senators vs Utah
Ottawa coming off the nice win over the Leafs. Utah lost to the Jets on Friday. Can Ottawa carry the momentum? They’ve been solid on the 2nd leg of back to backs lately. I’m just still wary of their offense and find it hard to back them based on that.
Jets vs Flames
Metrics definitely lean in the Jets favoura lthough it’s close. Slightly better Corsi, little bit better Fenwick. GF/60 is a wish but Jets conceding less and also conceding a lot less chances. Flames with the better SCGF but on the B2B.
Unfortunately it would have to be Jets -1.5. I think I might take Jets in regulation if the odds were there – but I am a bit wary of this Flames offense heating up. And I don’t see the data there to back Jets -1.5, so no play.
Blackhawks vs Wild
Chicago big dogs here despite 4 games without losing in regulation, and a bit fresher than the Wild who played yesterday in that 9 goal thriller.
Unfortunately, it’s just not there in the data and it’s not one where I can look at it and twist the data, or attack it from another angle. I like the Hawks chances here, but there’s nothing to suggest I can make it an official play.
Knights vs Panthers
Not betting anything involving the Knights right now. By the metrics, Panthers have a fair amount of value here actually. They should win.
And for the record I may bet games involving the Knights again, but I need a few results to come in that I believe will. This is one that will add to that confidence if the Panthers win, as they should.
