NHL Playoff Betting Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Apr 15, 2008 | By Stan Leung | Picks Articles Archive

NHL Playoff Betting

Washington Capitals (+110) vs Philadelphia Flyers (-130)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 7:05 PM EST
Over/Under: 5.5
NHL Playoff Betting Pick: Flyers -130

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Aside from Alex Ovechkin the Washington Capitals need to score and the Flyers have found a way to keep the possible NHL MVP in check. The fact that the Capitals made into the playoffs is a testament to how good Alex Ovechkin is. But this is the second season and the Capitals and Alex Ovechkin have not been in the playoffs and they will not be use to the grind especially at game 3 which at this time will play toll on their bodies. Sportsbook oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as the home 130-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, with the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Flyers will be on home ice and their fans are always rabid and the Caps will have a tough time scoring tonight as the Flyers have found a way to neutralize Alex Ovechkin and Semin. The Flyers are getting secondary scoring for their second and third lines while R.J. Umberger and Jeff Carter scored in second game of the series and Mike Richards and the checking line are shutting down the Caps offense.

Martin Biron stopped all 24 shots he faced to earn the shutout for the Flyers and is playing the best hockey of the season and Danny Briere is also stepped up his game. The Capitals are just not used to playoff hockey and it might take another year for them to get use to the fast pace of the playoffs. The Flyers has a good mix of youth and veterans who knows how to play in the pressure pack atmosphere.

Bottom Line: The Flyers will be at home and Biron will shit down the Caps while the Flyer will break down the Capitals and eventually score. Expect a low scoring game for a Philly victory. Betting wise the Flyers are 5-0 in their last 5 home games, 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite and 10-1 in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.

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A few trends to consider:

Under is 6-0 in Flyers last 6 games as a home favorite.
Under is 7-1 in Flyers last 8 home games.
Under is 7-1 in Flyers last 8 games as a favorite.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington

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