*These NHL Playoff picks are done the morning of game day, adjust picks should spreads and lineups change.
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CAROLINA HURRICANES @ NEW YORK RANGERS
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 2
NEW YORK LEAD 1-0
ATS Prediction: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5
The Carolina Hurricanes have shown consistency in hitting the Game Total Under in the majority of their recent games.
Additionally, the Hurricanes have struggled to cover the Puck Line in their recent games.
The New York Rangers have shown vulnerability in covering the Puck Line, especially in their last 22 home games, where they hit the 1P Game Total Under.
These trends, along with the Hurricanes’ potential to capitalize on their opponent’s weaknesses, the Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 seems like a favorable pick.
Total Goals Pick: Under 5.5 Goals
Both teams have a tendency to play in lower-scoring games, with the Hurricanes hitting the Game Total Under in the majority of their last 95 games and the New York Rangers hitting the 1P Game Total Under in their last 22 home games.
This suggests that the game could be characterized by tight defense and fewer scoring opportunities. Therefore, selecting the Under 5.5 Goals appears to be a reasonable prediction for this matchup.
BET PICK – CAROLINA -1.5
COLORADO AVALANCHE @ DALLAS STARS
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 1
ATS Prediction: Dallas Stars -1.5
The Colorado Avalanche have had trouble covering the puck line, only managing to cover it in 15 of their last 50 road games.
On the other hand, the Dallas Stars have had more success at home, covering the puck line in 31 of their last 50 home games. The Stars have won 61 of their last 100 games, showing greater reliability in their overall performance.
Total Goals Prediction: Over 6.0 Goals
The Colorado Avalanche have played in higher-scoring games, hitting the game total over in 48 of their last 78 games and the 1st period game total over in 44 of their last 61 games.
The Dallas Stars have also been involved in higher-scoring affairs at home, hitting the game total over in 28 of their last 50 home games. Given the offensive capabilities of both teams and their tendencies toward high-scoring matchups, the over 6.0 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.
BEST PICK – DALLAS -1.5
