NHL betting – Bruins’ slump will continue against Blackhawks
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Nothing jazzes up a weekend of NHL betting like an Original-Six matchup. Trying to solidify home ice in the Stanley Cup betting playoffs, the Blackhawks travel to Beantown to face the sagging Bruins in what should be a high-flying matinee. Out west, the Sharks and Canucks renew what is becoming a solid rivalry; Roberto Luongo should have a busy Saturday night.
NHL betting: Hawks, Canucks try to extend winning streaks
- Blackhawks vs Bruins odds: Bruins have lost three straight home games
- Sharks vs Canucks odds: San Jose is 3-0 against Vancouver this season
Blackhawks vs Bruins odds: Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Some online betting fans are flabbergasted by the Bruins’ current slide, but should they be? The Bruins (42-14-9) are a great team but they were playing over their heads, especially considering how young their roster is. If the Bruins aren’t just coming back to Earth, what’s their problem? It could just be the “dog days of winter,” as contenders who lock up playoff spots early sometimes sag three quarters into the NHL betting schedule. It could be a result of getting too comfortable; the Blackhawks vs Bruins line will be Boston’s sixth straight home game. Sounds like the Bruins need a change of scenery.
A home tilt against Chicago (36-17-9) probably isn’t what the doctor ordered. The Hawks have won two straight and tend to string several wins together at a time. With Cristobal Huet playing well enough to keep the Hawks in games night in, night out, and the fourth seed in the West dangling in front of them, the Hawks should be the more motivated team on Saturday. Bet on Chicago to upset Boston.
Sharks vs Canucks odds: Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET
David failed in his first three fights with Goliath in NHL betting this season, but the fourth time’s the charm in the Sharks vs Canucks odds. Sportsbook odds will favor the powerhouse Sharks (42-11-10) Saturday night, even on the road, and for good reason; the Sharks have been one of the NHL’s top two teams all season long and have already beaten Vancouver three times this season.
If the Canucks are ever going to get the monkey off their collective back against the Sharks, now’s the time. Vancouver has been the hottest team in NHL betting for over a month, going 11-2 in February and March. Now that Mats Sundin has his legs, the Canucks are consistently rolling two solid scoring lines. Anyone who likes to bet hockey also knows goalie Roberto Luongo can steal a game on any night, regardless of his opponent. At home in a nationally televised game, he’ll grab the spotlight against the Sharks. Bet on the Canucks to win a war against the Sharks on Saturday and continue their rebirth.
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Who better to offer great sports betting and hockey tips than a native Canadian? Like any good Canuck, Don Melrose eats, sleeps, breathes and bets hockey, making him the perfect NHL handicapper. Thoughts or questions? Email Comments@BetOnline.com.
