NHL Playoff Odds: Canucks Road Favorites vs. Predators Despite Lack of Offense
Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators
(1) Vancouver Canucks at (5) Nashville Predators Game 3 Odds Tue. May 3, 2011 9:05 PM ET
The second round series between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators is all tied up at one game apiece as the teams head to Nashville for game three. As could be expected with two Vezina Trophy finalists in net, the series has been incredibly low scoring. A total of four goals have been scored between the teams in the first two games. Game two was a double overtime thriller that saw the Predators emerge with a 2-1 victory to steal away home ice advantage.
The current Canucks-Predators betting line lists Vancouver as the NHL playoff odds favorite despite being the road team and having just two goals in the series. They currently sit at -125 while the total is 5 with the under paying -135. Visit the betED Stanley Cup Odds page for updated odds on this game and all of the playoff betting action.
Not many people gave Nashville much of a chance in this series, but they are proving to be more of challenge than expected. This is the first time in the franchise?s history they have made it to the second round and they are going up against the best team in the league during the regular season. Even so, they have been able to compete because of their tremendous defense and goaltender Pekka Rinne.
Rinne has given up just one goal per game in the series to a team that led the NHL in scoring this season with 262 goals. He has been a one man highlight reel, diving and flopping around to make some incredible saves. He had a 2.12 goals against average during the regular season but has somehow been even better in this series.
The offense hasn?t provided Rinne with much support on the score sheet, but they have done just enough. The regular season goals leader, Sergei Kostitsyn, has been held scoreless in the postseason. Three players are tied for the lead with three goals each, including captain defenseman Shea Weber.
Vancouver?s offensive struggles are surprising to say the least. Even with Art Ross Trophy winner Daniel Sedin and his brother Henrik, the Canucks have scored just 18 goals in nine playoff games. The Sedin twins have been held off the score sheet so far against the Predators after Daniel netted five goals in the opening series against Chicago. It should only be a matter of time though until the offense gets back on track.
The team is lucky to be tied in the series thanks to Roberto Luongo. He has allowed just three goals in the two games and has a 2.29 GAA in the postseason. He was pulled from a couple of games in the first round but has looked much better this time around. His 2.11 GAA during the regular season put his numbers right in line with Rinne?s.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators
(1) Vancouver Canucks at (5) Nashville Predators Game 3 Odds Tue. May 3, 2011 9:05 PM ET
The second round series between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators is all tied up at one game apiece as the teams head to Nashville for game three. As could be expected with two Vezina Trophy finalists in net, the series has been incredibly low scoring. A total of four goals have been scored between the teams in the first two games. Game two was a double overtime thriller that saw the Predators emerge with a 2-1 victory to steal away home ice advantage.
The current Canucks-Predators betting line lists Vancouver as the NHL playoff odds favorite despite being the road team and having just two goals in the series. They currently sit at -125 while the total is 5 with the under paying -135. Visit the betED Stanley Cup Odds page for updated odds on this game and all of the playoff betting action.
Not many people gave Nashville much of a chance in this series, but they are proving to be more of challenge than expected. This is the first time in the franchise?s history they have made it to the second round and they are going up against the best team in the league during the regular season. Even so, they have been able to compete because of their tremendous defense and goaltender Pekka Rinne.
Rinne has given up just one goal per game in the series to a team that led the NHL in scoring this season with 262 goals. He has been a one man highlight reel, diving and flopping around to make some incredible saves. He had a 2.12 goals against average during the regular season but has somehow been even better in this series.
The offense hasn?t provided Rinne with much support on the score sheet, but they have done just enough. The regular season goals leader, Sergei Kostitsyn, has been held scoreless in the postseason. Three players are tied for the lead with three goals each, including captain defenseman Shea Weber.
Vancouver?s offensive struggles are surprising to say the least. Even with Art Ross Trophy winner Daniel Sedin and his brother Henrik, the Canucks have scored just 18 goals in nine playoff games. The Sedin twins have been held off the score sheet so far against the Predators after Daniel netted five goals in the opening series against Chicago. It should only be a matter of time though until the offense gets back on track.
The team is lucky to be tied in the series thanks to Roberto Luongo. He has allowed just three goals in the two games and has a 2.29 GAA in the postseason. He was pulled from a couple of games in the first round but has looked much better this time around. His 2.11 GAA during the regular season put his numbers right in line with Rinne?s.
