free pick Chicago vs Philadelphia Stanley Cup Finals Game 6
June 9, 2010
Chicago is hungry to break a 49-year Stanley Cup drought and a 14-year win drought in Philadelphia when it takes on the Flyers in Game 6 tonight.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blackhawks listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.
The Blackhawks defeated Philadelphia 7-4 as a -180 favorite in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final on Sunday. The 11 goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Dustin Byfuglien scored twice and added a pair of assists for Chicago, while Kris Versteeg had a goal and two assists in the win.
Kimmo Timonen had a goal and an assist for Philadelphia and Ville Leino collected three assists. Michael Leighton allowed three goals on 13 shots before getting pulled.
Team records:
Chicago: 52-22-8
Philadelphia: 41-35-6
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 8-2
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 3-3-1
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games
Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Chicago is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia at Chicago, Friday, June 11
Free Pick : Flyers +105
free pick Philadelphia Flyers vs. Chicago Blackhawks 6-6-10
June 6, 2010
The Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blackhawks listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game’s total is sitting at 6.
Claude Giroux potted the winner and Jeff Carter scored an empty-net marker as the Flyers defeated the Blackhawks 5-3 in Game 4 to even the Stanley Cup final at two games apiece.
The Flyers won that game as -115 favorites, while the eight goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (5.5) set by oddsmakers.
Mike Richards, Matt Carle, and Ville Leino added the other Flyers goals. Patrick Sharp, Dave Bolland, and Brian Campbell tallied for the Blackhawks.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 41-35-6
Chicago: 52-22-8
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 4-4-1
After a win are 7-3
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games
Philadelphia is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing Chicago
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games
Chicago is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Next up:
Chicago at Philadelphia, Wednesday, June 9
FREE PICK: Chicago -200
free pick Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers 6-4-10
June 4, 2010
The fans at Wachovia Center will be treated to a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.
Claude Giroux scored at 5:59 of overtime in Game 3 on Wednesday as the Flyers defeated the Blackhawks 4-3 to cut the Stanley Cup final deficit to 2-1.
The Flyers won that game as -140 favorites, while the seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5) set by oddsmakers.
Danny Briere, Scott Hartnell, and Ville Leino added the other goals for the Flyers. Duncan Keith, Brent Sopel, and Patrick Kane tallied for the Blackhawks.
Team records:
Chicago: 52-22-8
Philadelphia: 41-35-6
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 4-4-1
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Chicago is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Philadelphia is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Chicago
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Chicago, Sunday, June 6
FREE PICK: Flyers -120
free pick Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers 6-2-10
June 2, 2010
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.
Ben Eager’s marker late in the second period stood up as the winner as the Blackhawks edged the Flyers 2-1 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final on Monday night.
Chicago cashed as -190 home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 6-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Marian Hossa scored the other goal for the Blackhawks, who now lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.
Simon Gagne lit the lamp for Philadelphia, which outshot Chicago 33-26 in the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 52-22-8
Philadelphia: 41-35-6
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 8-2
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 4-4-1
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago’s last 11 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Philadelphia is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Chicago
Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Chicago, Friday, June 4
FREE PICK: Flyers -125
free pick Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks 5-18-10
May 18, 2010
The Chicago Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at HP Pavilion.
Oddsmakers currently have the Sharks listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.
Dustin Byfuglien had the game-winning goal on Sunday as the Blackhawks topped the Sharks 2-1 in the opener of the Western final.
The Hawks were winners as +110 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (5.5).
Patrick Sharp had the other Chicago goal in that win, while Antti Niemi made 44 saves. Jason Demers had the lone Sharks marker.
Team records:
Chicago: 52-22-8
San Jose: 51-20-11
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing San Jose are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 4-4-1
After playing Chicago are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Jose
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Jose is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose’s last 7 games when playing Chicago
Next up:
San Jose at Chicago, Friday, May 21
FREE PICK : Sharks -140
free pick Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers 5-12-10
May 12, 2010
The Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Bruins, while the game’s total is sitting at 5.
Brian Boucher and Michael Leighton combined to make 23 saves to get the shutout as the Flyers downed the Bruins in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Monday night.
Philadelphia cashed as +120 road underdogs, while the game played UNDER the 5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Simon Gagne had two goals for the Flyers, who got a goal and an assist from Ville Leino in the payday.
Tuukka Rask stopped 27 shots for Boston, which now leads the best-of-seven series 3-2.
Team records:
Boston: 39-30-13
Philadelphia: 41-35-6
Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Ottawa are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Boston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Philadelphia at Boston, Friday, May 14
FREE PICK : Flyers -135
free pick Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks 5-11-10
May 11, 2010
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at General Motors Place.
Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 6.
The Canucks defeated Chicago 4-1 as a +165 underdog in Game 5 on Sunday. The five goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (6).
Kevin Bieksa scored two goals and added an assist for Vancouver, while Roberto Luongo made 29 saves in the win.
Jonathan Toews scored the Blackhawks’ lone goal and Antti Niemi allowed three goals on 23 shots.
Team records:
Chicago: 52-22-8
Vancouver: 49-28-5
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Vancouver are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
Vancouver most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Jose are 6-4
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vancouver’s last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vancouver’s last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver’s last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver’s last 7 games when playing Chicago
Next up:
Vancouver at Chicago, Thursday, May 13
FREE PICK : Chicago +120
free pick Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens 5-10-10
May 10, 2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Bell Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Canadiens, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.
Marc-Andre Fleury turned away 32 shots as the Penguins took a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal with a 2-1 victory over the Canadiens in Game 5 on Saturday. The Penguins won that game as -270 favorites, while the three goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5) set by oddsmakers.
Kris Letang and Sergei Gonchar tallied for the Penguins. Tomas Plekanec scored late in third for the only Canadiens goal.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 47-28-7
Montreal: 39-33-10
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 7-3
After playing Montreal are 6-4
After a win are 3-7
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Montreal’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal’s last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Montreal at Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 12
FREE PICK : Pittsburgh -170
free pick Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks 5-9-10
May 9, 2010
The Vancouver Canucks and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blackhawks listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Canucks, while the game’s total is sitting at 6.
Jonathan Toews potted a hat trick and finished with five points as the Blackhawks defeated the Canucks 7-4 on Friday to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal. The Blackhawks won that game as +110 underdogs, while the 11 goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (6) set by oddsmakers.
Brent Seabrook, Patrick Sharp, Tomas Kopecky, and Dave Bolland added singles in the win.
Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Kyle Wellwood, and Alexander Edler tallied for the Canucks.
Team records:
Vancouver: 49-28-5
Chicago: 52-22-8
Vancouver most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing San Jose are 6-4
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Vancouver are 8-2
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Vancouver’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vancouver’s last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver’s last 6 games when playing Chicago
Vancouver is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games when playing Vancouver
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
Next up:
Chicago at Vancouver, Tuesday, May 11
FREE PICK : Chicago -180
free pick Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 5-8-10
May 8, 2010
The Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Mellon Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 270-moneyline favorites versus the Canadiens, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.
Jaroslav Halak stopped 33 shots and the Canadiens scored twice in the third period to come back and defeat the Penguins 3-2 on Thursday to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece. The Canadiens won that game as +140 underdogs, while the five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5) set by oddsmakers.
Tom Pyatt, Maxim Lapierre, and Brian Gionta tallied for the Canadiens. Max Talbot and Chris Kunitz answered for the Penguins.
Team records:
Montreal: 39-33-10
Pittsburgh: 47-28-7
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 3-7
After a win are 4-6
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Ottawa are 7-3
After playing Montreal are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal’s last 7 games
Montreal is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal’s last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing Montreal
Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Montreal
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Montreal, Monday, May 10
Free Pick : Over 5.5



