Mar 11, 2008 | By Stan Leung | Picks Articles Archive
Philadelphia Flyers (+105) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (-125)
Tuesday, March 11 - 7:30 PM EST
Flyers +105
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The Flyers are just a better team then the Leafs from top to bottom and this is a great NHL underdog betting pick to make. Sportsbook Oddsmakers currently have the Maple Leafs listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.
Straight up on the money line the Flyers are 5-2 in their last 7 games while the are TOR are 0-9 in their last 9 vs. Atlantic Division teams and are 4-10 in their last 14 Tuesday games. The Leafs are one of the most popular teams with a loyal following and betting wise sports bettors move the betting line in the Leafs favor.
Bottom Line: the Leafs are second last in the Eastern Conference sitting at 13th place while the Flyers are 8th and in a playoff position. So why are the Leafs a -125 money line favorite. The Flyers, meanwhile, have gone 5-1-1 since a 10-game losing streak. Improved play on special teams could be key to their chances of securing a postseason berth. As for their own power play, the Flyers have been among the best all season and currently rank second in the league at 22.7 percent despite a recent 6-for-63 slump. The Flyers just have too many weapons on offense while the Leafs just have Mats Sundin.
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